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sheila smith, the country for most expert on issues related to japan, to japan u.s. alliance, and asia security issues in general ever when i'm wright about asia security or japanese issues always google sheila's name next to the topic to see if she has written something about it because i orlando quite a bit from their past writings. see la is a senior fellow at the council on foreign relations and works on japan. the author of japan rewarmed the book we're here to discuss and of intimate rivals, japanese domestic politics and a rising china. sheila has also been the author of a cfr interactive guide on constitutional change in japan and a regular contributor to the cfr blog and a frequent contributor media outlets. she joint cfr in 2007 and directed a multinational research time in a cross-national study of domestic politics of the u.s. military presence in japan, south korea the philippines aming scholarship scholarship before that in a visit researcher at two leading japanese think tanks, the japan institute of international fairs and the university of tokyo and
sheila smith, the country for most expert on issues related to japan, to japan u.s. alliance, and asia security issues in general ever when i'm wright about asia security or japanese issues always google sheila's name next to the topic to see if she has written something about it because i orlando quite a bit from their past writings. see la is a senior fellow at the council on foreign relations and works on japan. the author of japan rewarmed the book we're here to discuss and of intimate...
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bases in japan. and japan's support is necessary. but, this should be exercised within the framework, within the parameters, of u.s./japan alliance. this is a different matter from japan's unilateral decision to break out of its 70-year-old pacifist principles, and to expand this military operation outside japan by participating in an armed clash. i look at the japanese public opinion polls and i see that more than majority of japanese are concerned about this collective self-defense and their concern is that japan could be entangled in an armed conflict against the will of the people. because that's the principle of the japanese peace constitution. and also i can see the japanese political parties like komito, which was cite critical of the collective self-defense ideal, as well. so there is domestic constraint on prime minister abe's pursuit, this collective self-defense. abe governments would say no, this is a contribution to peace. well in my view it's a problematic contribution to peace. if japan pushes this idea without prior c
bases in japan. and japan's support is necessary. but, this should be exercised within the framework, within the parameters, of u.s./japan alliance. this is a different matter from japan's unilateral decision to break out of its 70-year-old pacifist principles, and to expand this military operation outside japan by participating in an armed clash. i look at the japanese public opinion polls and i see that more than majority of japanese are concerned about this collective self-defense and their...
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japan is responsible. there's also japan's mission rooted in its own history. other than -- our nation has had no other resources to speak of. but japan devoting itself to reaping trade composer japan succeeding in realizing growth that was called a miracle even though it lacks the resources. that very first country to prove through its own experience the principle that exists between trade and growth, principal has now become common sense was japan. japan has now taken on the mission of imparting to the world the benefits of trade. i have at times risen above debates waving the flag in free trade. there has been no greater joy for me than when tpp 11 took final shape and would quickly approved by us. in addition, japan and the european union have signed an economic partnership agreement that is of the scale and scope with a special mention in world history, but that said we must not be complacent. i must drive the efforts of a notch. in addition to japan commitment to the world trade organization which was given i will make all our efforts toward negotiations
japan is responsible. there's also japan's mission rooted in its own history. other than -- our nation has had no other resources to speak of. but japan devoting itself to reaping trade composer japan succeeding in realizing growth that was called a miracle even though it lacks the resources. that very first country to prove through its own experience the principle that exists between trade and growth, principal has now become common sense was japan. japan has now taken on the mission of...
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in eastern japan. my question is given the dangers of an enemy attack are the self-defense force in the us military planning on working together on how to provide large-scale humanitarian help in the future if needed and is planning going to include working with the civilian authorities for the disaster relief in japan? >> translator: i think more than ten years ago we passed the contingency law and in it there is a lot requiring reflection of the citizens. at the time of the contingency how to protect life of the citizens. even at the municipal level were being prepared when the missile was launched actually evacuation exercises were conducted in. [inaudible] of course, us forces in japan will act together, whether us and we need to consider the possibility of receiving support from us forces and at the time of operation it was effective support was provided by the us forces. we would like to continue conducting exercise based on the plan. at the time of the earthquake i was one of the people affected
in eastern japan. my question is given the dangers of an enemy attack are the self-defense force in the us military planning on working together on how to provide large-scale humanitarian help in the future if needed and is planning going to include working with the civilian authorities for the disaster relief in japan? >> translator: i think more than ten years ago we passed the contingency law and in it there is a lot requiring reflection of the citizens. at the time of the contingency...
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they controlled japan's industry and pretty much japan's economy. macarthur and eisenhower are talking about the military industrial complex, and this is that to the nth degree. initial occupation policy is to turn japan into an agrarian powerhouse and to break up the giant corporations that help lead japan to war. in the summer of 1945, macarthur is moving forward very quickly with this, seizing the holdings of these companies, breaking up monopolies, stuff like that. and then, suddenly, revoter course comes into play -- reverse course comes into play. cold war tensions are rising. the cost of the occupations in europe and japan are enormous, and this is leading to a reassessment of occupation policies. and the u.s. government comes to an idea that japan can be a better bulwark to communism in asia if it's not some, you know, agrarian back water, but is instead an economic powerhouse, if it's kind of a great capitalist country. and so macarthur will be told it's time for you to switch course. you've been kind of breaking up these monopolies. okay,
they controlled japan's industry and pretty much japan's economy. macarthur and eisenhower are talking about the military industrial complex, and this is that to the nth degree. initial occupation policy is to turn japan into an agrarian powerhouse and to break up the giant corporations that help lead japan to war. in the summer of 1945, macarthur is moving forward very quickly with this, seizing the holdings of these companies, breaking up monopolies, stuff like that. and then, suddenly,...
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i had to come to japan. i bring greetings from the president of the united states of america, president donald trump. earlier today on the president's behalf, i behalf, i had the honor to meet with prime minister minister to reaffirm the abiding friendship and the entering alliance between japan and the united states. the united states and japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity and freedom in the asian-pacific. under president trump, america is committing to strengthening our alliance and deepening our friendship for the benefit of our people and for the benefit of the world. already, our bond is growing stronger. prime minister was one of the first world leaders who president trump hosted at the white house. they continued their meeting at the southern white house and i can attest personally that they have forged a good personal relationship which is already benefiting both of our nations. their relationship truly demonstrates the extraordinary respect that president trump has four our criti
i had to come to japan. i bring greetings from the president of the united states of america, president donald trump. earlier today on the president's behalf, i behalf, i had the honor to meet with prime minister minister to reaffirm the abiding friendship and the entering alliance between japan and the united states. the united states and japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity and freedom in the asian-pacific. under president trump, america is committing to strengthening our...
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and there's also this theory that japan, even japan is hedging. look at prime minister abe going to china. and probably xi jinping is going to visit japan sometime this spring or maybe a bit later than that. but i don't buy that argument because, you know, japan/china relations, prc relations, in the past ten years was really bad, right? was, like, minus ten. so this effort is just bringing up to, like, minus one or zero. so i don't think you should trait it as japan hedging because even japan can't trust the u.s. we took sides. i think that's the correct depiction. with rok, it is extremely difficult. we used to call our relations with -- or how we see south korea as being we're too tired. so korean fatigue was the keyword in trying to explain how we approach south korea. but now some of my colleagues, who are not like the typical anti-korean types would say distrust. they don't want to talk about it. there's no use. so that kind of mentality is increasing, and i'm extremely worried. and this is not just because of the history issues, i think, an
and there's also this theory that japan, even japan is hedging. look at prime minister abe going to china. and probably xi jinping is going to visit japan sometime this spring or maybe a bit later than that. but i don't buy that argument because, you know, japan/china relations, prc relations, in the past ten years was really bad, right? was, like, minus ten. so this effort is just bringing up to, like, minus one or zero. so i don't think you should trait it as japan hedging because even japan...
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-japan -- we must for theify the u.s.-japan -- fortify the u.s.-japan alliance. that is our responsibility. now, let me tell you in japan we are working hard to enhance the foundation of our security. once in place, japan will be much more able to provide a response for all levels of classes. these companies between the u.s. military and japan defense forces ever stronger and the alliance still more solid providing credible deterrence for the peace in the region. the form is the first of its kind and a fitting one in our post-war history. we will achieve this by this coming summer. now, i have something to share with you. the day before yesterday secretaries kerry and carter met our foreign minister and defense minister pour consultations. as a result we now have a new framework, a framework to better put together the forces of the u.s. and japan a framework that is in line with the legislative attempts going on in japan. that is necessary to build peace more reliable peace in the region and that is namely the new defense cooperation guidelines. yesterday preside
-japan -- we must for theify the u.s.-japan -- fortify the u.s.-japan alliance. that is our responsibility. now, let me tell you in japan we are working hard to enhance the foundation of our security. once in place, japan will be much more able to provide a response for all levels of classes. these companies between the u.s. military and japan defense forces ever stronger and the alliance still more solid providing credible deterrence for the peace in the region. the form is the first of its...
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he allowed five abductees to return to japan. north korean authorities later declared the issue resolved. but that wasn't good enough for the japanese government. over the years it pressed for a fresh investigation and posed sanctions as it waited. these included blocking north korean citizens ships and flights from entering japan adding new checks on money transfers to the north and banning all imports and exports between the nations. as a result, the north's shipments of marine products and mushrooms to japan went from $150 million to zero. and japan's exports of electric appliances and secondhand vehicles to the north fell from roughly $70 million to zero. representatives of both countries continued to negotiate behind closed doors. but they made little progress. prime minister shinzo abe gave the discussions a push in part because relatives of the abductees were getting older. he stressed the outcome would represent the first step toward normalizing relations. north korean negotiators promised a thorough re-investigation. in
he allowed five abductees to return to japan. north korean authorities later declared the issue resolved. but that wasn't good enough for the japanese government. over the years it pressed for a fresh investigation and posed sanctions as it waited. these included blocking north korean citizens ships and flights from entering japan adding new checks on money transfers to the north and banning all imports and exports between the nations. as a result, the north's shipments of marine products and...
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beat concurred offer a discussion of north korea is open we discussed japan, u.s., japan, u.s. and others continue to work closely together. for the continued understanding and the biden gave myself a very strong assurance regarding the recent announcement by north koreart. i will refrain from commenting to make the announcement by ncnorth korea. based on perspectives established meaningful relationship between japan and north korea. and it could be beneficial to the piece and stability. my policy is to aim for a summit meeting with north korea. to result their issues and high-level consultation d directly. and guide the instruction. that remains unchanged. that is my response. >> we did discuss this issue but we did both agree they must also address the serious human rights and humanitarian concerns of the international community including immediate resolutionud of the abduction issue. the prime minister has spoken of what his mate mean i welcome the opportunity. we welcome the opportunity of our allies to initiate dialogue with the democratic republic of korea. i have said ma
beat concurred offer a discussion of north korea is open we discussed japan, u.s., japan, u.s. and others continue to work closely together. for the continued understanding and the biden gave myself a very strong assurance regarding the recent announcement by north koreart. i will refrain from commenting to make the announcement by ncnorth korea. based on perspectives established meaningful relationship between japan and north korea. and it could be beneficial to the piece and stability. my...
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japan would face anyway japan needs to talk. japan is expected to help economic development aid and the japanese ordinary people's reactions is where is our abduction issue? and president abe himself makes this an issue. it is safe to say we are for the open china to talk about. that clearly, if things are talk toead, ready to such kind of things. but the abduction issue must become first. minister abe keeps telling president trump, and president trump clearly understands. he is a very amazingly -- brought such an issue when he talks with kim jong-un. that is the case so far. we never know what's going on between the u.s. and north korea. it is a safe edge for abe. abe is using a secret like prime minister koizumi? i don't think so. >> it did seem like there was more talk of an abe-kim summit when tim was the debutante of the year and everyone want to get on the train of is everyone else's meeting with him, i'd better otherwise looks like japan is left out area the north korea was very dismissive of the object issue and said it'
japan would face anyway japan needs to talk. japan is expected to help economic development aid and the japanese ordinary people's reactions is where is our abduction issue? and president abe himself makes this an issue. it is safe to say we are for the open china to talk about. that clearly, if things are talk toead, ready to such kind of things. but the abduction issue must become first. minister abe keeps telling president trump, and president trump clearly understands. he is a very...
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-japan alliance is a beacon to the entire world. there's no limit what our countries and our people can do together. so thank you for your partnership, your leadership and your friendship. and now over to you, mr. prime minister. >> appreciate you and illinois for inviting us. -- and jill for inviting us. president biden and i have met and talked countless times and concerns shared that we are at crucial crossroads. and that the partnership is immensely important. the international community stands at a historical turning point. in order for japan, the u.s., the indo-pacific region, and for that matter the whole world, to enjoy peace, stability, and prosperity, lasting into the future, we must resolutely defend and further solidify a free and open international order based on the rule of law. and again today, i told the president that now is the time to demonstrate the true values that japan and the united states can offer, that we must together fulfill our responsibilities to create a world where human dignity is upheld and that ja
-japan alliance is a beacon to the entire world. there's no limit what our countries and our people can do together. so thank you for your partnership, your leadership and your friendship. and now over to you, mr. prime minister. >> appreciate you and illinois for inviting us. -- and jill for inviting us. president biden and i have met and talked countless times and concerns shared that we are at crucial crossroads. and that the partnership is immensely important. the international...
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but he had repaired relations with japan and he was popular in japan. and this is some on the cover of time magazine in 1934. but at the same time, nationalists were working relentlessly to undermine japan's relations with the west. they considered all of those imports that i mentioned before the movies, the dancing, the golf, everything to be western corruptions, not to mention the western corruption of parliament for democracy. they wanted japan to return to the traditional values of the shogunate. basically of pre open japan membership and right wing patriotic societies. they call themselves patriotic societies sword during the 1930s and they were joined by like minded people in the police, the military and politicians. they all wanted to make japan great again by expunging foreigners, expunging moderates who wanted good relations with the west. they decided that they believed their law was a higher law than the nation's laws, that the laws, the laws that came from the emperor, which of course they defined and decided were higher than any mere laws o
but he had repaired relations with japan and he was popular in japan. and this is some on the cover of time magazine in 1934. but at the same time, nationalists were working relentlessly to undermine japan's relations with the west. they considered all of those imports that i mentioned before the movies, the dancing, the golf, everything to be western corruptions, not to mention the western corruption of parliament for democracy. they wanted japan to return to the traditional values of the...
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they are going to destroy japan's armies, japan's navy, japan's air forces, japan's full power to wage war. almost 2400 americans were killed on the morning of december 7, 1941, 75 years ago. 10, saturday, december american history tv will mark the anniversary didn't -- beginning at 8:00 a.m. eastern. you will show archival films, veterans and civilians thet-person accounts, and 75th anniversary ceremonies at pearl harbor and at the world war ii memorial in washington. take yourians will calls. that is saturday, december 10, beginning at 8:00 a.m. eastern here on american history tv, only on c-span3. monday night on "the communicators" -- >> it's a great measure of how fast things change, the law is just figuring out those two examples, cell phones and email. formsyou just as those may not be as important in our daily lives. there is this built in delay that the law suffers from, and it's hard to keep up with the latest shifts its georgetown university -- >> a georgetown university professor on how judges and lawyers do not understand technology and his efforts to help them. he is inte
they are going to destroy japan's armies, japan's navy, japan's air forces, japan's full power to wage war. almost 2400 americans were killed on the morning of december 7, 1941, 75 years ago. 10, saturday, december american history tv will mark the anniversary didn't -- beginning at 8:00 a.m. eastern. you will show archival films, veterans and civilians thet-person accounts, and 75th anniversary ceremonies at pearl harbor and at the world war ii memorial in washington. take yourians will calls....
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culture but japan town taught me about japan town and on christmas day i danced in japan i never danced so japan town really taught me what japanese are and more importantly, they teach me the sense of community. we lost that for years but the community was rebuilt after the 2011 the earthquake hit japan many survivors were deeply getting involved in the community to teach when the earthquake hit you have to go up to the hill so i was in a community but if you're not in a community you couldn't survive. but i already knew the importance of the community because of japan town. so i really appreciate japan town and city of san francisco and the united states that kept the importance of our culture. and i really want to appreciate my appreciation for the japan town people who are getting community together. really, really difficult and then i just really amazed by their patience and mercy it's unbelievable. so this j h s is a really town community and friends really encourage more people to engage in community and people from japan really, really benefit from it. thank you very much >> tha
culture but japan town taught me about japan town and on christmas day i danced in japan i never danced so japan town really taught me what japanese are and more importantly, they teach me the sense of community. we lost that for years but the community was rebuilt after the 2011 the earthquake hit japan many survivors were deeply getting involved in the community to teach when the earthquake hit you have to go up to the hill so i was in a community but if you're not in a community you couldn't...
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so i think the japan-u.s. partnership has grown out of a regional partnership and now has become a true global partner, working together to uphold and strengthen a free international order based on the rule of law. and i hope the prime minister's visit this time around will demonstrate this strong global partnership because not too many people in this country or not too many people in japan, for that matter, are aware of this global nature of our partnership and great potential partnership has. so i very much hope that the prime minister's visit will impress upon the people in this country and those in japan and the international community that we are strong global partners, and our partnership has much larger potential. this strong partnership is based on the trust between our two leaders, but i think more important stable basis for that strong partnership is the sense of trust between our two peoples, not just through many grassroots exchanges, people to people exchanges, business partnerships, academic exch
so i think the japan-u.s. partnership has grown out of a regional partnership and now has become a true global partner, working together to uphold and strengthen a free international order based on the rule of law. and i hope the prime minister's visit this time around will demonstrate this strong global partnership because not too many people in this country or not too many people in japan, for that matter, are aware of this global nature of our partnership and great potential partnership has....
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silk was japan's great prewar export. mulberry fields supplying the leaves on which silk worms feed have been converted into rice paddies. they have been converted again with the increase in demand for silk. at present there is a shortage of good cocoons. also the quality of the cocoon is not up to prewar standards. silk warms are bred to pedigree. just like good cattle. during the war, silk warms grew poorer in quality because of inbreeding. today, the average warm produces about 650 yards of usable silk thread against the 1000 yards his ancestors produced in 1940. ♪ japan is trying very hard to attract attention to the products it is manufacturing for export. trade is improving. foreign businessmen have been allowed to come to japan in limited numbers for direct trade negotiation. ♪ this american businessman signed the first contract. a $62,000 purchase of china ware. the occupation is continuing in a friendly atmosphere. the japanese are becoming less strange to us, and we are being better understood by them. ameri
silk was japan's great prewar export. mulberry fields supplying the leaves on which silk worms feed have been converted into rice paddies. they have been converted again with the increase in demand for silk. at present there is a shortage of good cocoons. also the quality of the cocoon is not up to prewar standards. silk warms are bred to pedigree. just like good cattle. during the war, silk warms grew poorer in quality because of inbreeding. today, the average warm produces about 650 yards of...
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some ended up in japan. last thursday, 18 refugees from myanmar left for japan under the pilot scheme to resettle displaced people, now in its second year. the four families fled myanmar and had been at a camp in northwest thailand. in japan, they'll look for work and place to live while finishing a half year program to learn about the culture and language. but many that came on the program last year faced problems adjusting and learning japanese. nhk world looks at recently released documentary that tells the story of the myanmarese who made a home in japan and details some of the difficulties they face. >> this film follows a group in japan over three years, including march when the earthquake and tsunami struck. rather than just look out for themselves, the refugees headed for the disaster area. the documentary offers an explanation of why. refugees from myanmar already have more than their share of trouble. but since the disaster, they have been offering services as volunteers, helping with everything fr
some ended up in japan. last thursday, 18 refugees from myanmar left for japan under the pilot scheme to resettle displaced people, now in its second year. the four families fled myanmar and had been at a camp in northwest thailand. in japan, they'll look for work and place to live while finishing a half year program to learn about the culture and language. but many that came on the program last year faced problems adjusting and learning japanese. nhk world looks at recently released...
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a state of emergency in japan tonight. officials are still trying to assess the scope of the damage and casualties from that massive earthquake. susie, the magnitude of the quake 8.9 is the strongest on record in japan. >> susie: tom, it's still not clear what the devastating earthquake will do to japan's fragile economy and the global markets. here in the u.s. despite the japan's stock index tumbled almost 180 points closing just minutes after the earthquake hit. >> tom: we spoke with our correspondent in tokyo. and began by asking lucy craft what's the initial assessment of damage to businesses and industry in japan. >> companies hit quite hard. sony, hond on, toyota, the major auto makers have a lot of factories up in northeastern japan. there's been a range of damage to these companies. so those factories will be kind of knocked out of operation for various amounts of time. fortunately, the northeastern area of japan is very sparsely populated. this is -- if you compare this to the kobe earthquake of 16 years ago, it a
a state of emergency in japan tonight. officials are still trying to assess the scope of the damage and casualties from that massive earthquake. susie, the magnitude of the quake 8.9 is the strongest on record in japan. >> susie: tom, it's still not clear what the devastating earthquake will do to japan's fragile economy and the global markets. here in the u.s. despite the japan's stock index tumbled almost 180 points closing just minutes after the earthquake hit. >> tom: we spoke...
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you know, our japan in various ways. ah, it could hinder many of the plans that he was talking about today, which is particularly economics and also into some of the political geo domestic political issues. i can of cation church issue. but on the fact of the matter is, is that many people tend to think that you know, all, we can go on forever as we may have all the funds. because we have the big daddy, gold, bank of japan. but you know, let's face the package man has been buying back our j g. be japan govern bond over a 170 trillion in the past 2 years and their current kind of swell to almost 600 trillion yet. now as we see one percent increase in our interest rate in order to fight off this week in the year, you know, their payoff is going to be well over 5 trillion that wipes out in his stories about an inbound benefit that's going to come out. and moreover, the net worth of bank pad is only tensioning and so i have been saying, and i will say it again. baggage, man, do not have the deep pocket. like many people thin
you know, our japan in various ways. ah, it could hinder many of the plans that he was talking about today, which is particularly economics and also into some of the political geo domestic political issues. i can of cation church issue. but on the fact of the matter is, is that many people tend to think that you know, all, we can go on forever as we may have all the funds. because we have the big daddy, gold, bank of japan. but you know, let's face the package man has been buying back our j g....
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it was to warn japan. and it's a last point that is really important, warned japan. and first of all, let us seem to be getting results. on 29th, the japanese in shanghai agreed to negotiate a settlement. then, early in may, the japanese withdraw from the city of shanghai. but let me stress one thing. the japanese withdrawal not due to the moral letter. the moral letter probably had no effect on japan. rather, the japanese navy shanghai had blundered into the conflict. the quantum army itself sees no use for sideshows in shanghai. it still has its aim on the big prize manchuria and washington and makes one thing clear washington's to be the sole obstacle to japan's destiny. true, the league assembly endorsing recognition policy, but also 1932 and 1933. the japanese continue to penetrate manchuria by the end of april 1932. the japanese had placed over 600 so-called advisers into the puppet government. home that finance office is foreign office and within japan itself, the military getting stronger. on may 15th, the japanese prime minister is assassinated. japan become
it was to warn japan. and it's a last point that is really important, warned japan. and first of all, let us seem to be getting results. on 29th, the japanese in shanghai agreed to negotiate a settlement. then, early in may, the japanese withdraw from the city of shanghai. but let me stress one thing. the japanese withdrawal not due to the moral letter. the moral letter probably had no effect on japan. rather, the japanese navy shanghai had blundered into the conflict. the quantum army itself...
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of japan. in his speech, gemba made reference to the role of the international code of justice. his comment appeared to concern regional settlement over takeshima. >> i would like to reiterate today the importance of international courts as a means to settle international disputes peacefully in accordance with law. >> reporter: the foreign minister said japan recognizes the compulsory jurisdiction of the court. this means japan will appear before the court if another country files an appeal. other countries, including south korea, do not accept the code's binding authority. gemba asked that more countries recognize that the court has compulsory jurisdiction. his comment is seen as a veiled criticism against south korea which has refused to refer the dispute over takeshima to the court. in a separate move, japan's foreign ministry has taken action against an attempt by china to revise official maritime maps. the ministry filed an objection with the u.n. after china submitted a maritime chart wit
of japan. in his speech, gemba made reference to the role of the international code of justice. his comment appeared to concern regional settlement over takeshima. >> i would like to reiterate today the importance of international courts as a means to settle international disputes peacefully in accordance with law. >> reporter: the foreign minister said japan recognizes the compulsory jurisdiction of the court. this means japan will appear before the court if another country files...
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so, japan and mr. abby have been working intensively on fda's supporting the liberal trading system for the or not only japan but for asia and the world. the question is where do we go from here? we know the u.s. has the largest trade deficit with china followed by the eu, mexico and japan. according to the number four 2017. japan's trade surplus against the united states is not too gigantic in comparison to china's. but still, mr. trump wants to reduce the deficit. japan has been pursuing its own fda strategy and economics as part of growth strategy. and the japanese government has been making it clear that maintaining the rules-based liberal and multilateral world trading system another wto would be the most important strategy for japan. for that purpose, japan has been working with the eu, other g7 countries and like-minded countries to support the multilateral trading system. japan has been -- japan has continued to try to convince the u.s. to return to this multilateral trading arrangement. the u.
so, japan and mr. abby have been working intensively on fda's supporting the liberal trading system for the or not only japan but for asia and the world. the question is where do we go from here? we know the u.s. has the largest trade deficit with china followed by the eu, mexico and japan. according to the number four 2017. japan's trade surplus against the united states is not too gigantic in comparison to china's. but still, mr. trump wants to reduce the deficit. japan has been pursuing its...
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this is japan this year, japan in 2019, and this is the sixth time that we have cohosted this event jsa w. i always lookk for to us that because it forces me to really get back in touch and a top of what's going on in japan, what are the various prospects across economics, politics, foreign policy, get a chance to work with some really good quality journalists and scholars from around the country, and this is of course a particularly interesting year in the sense that this is the end of the air in japan in 2019. sote that gives us a little exta historical angle so to speak. so as always we are hosting today but this is really very much japan america society, washington, d.c. event. they did most of the hard work pulling together our keynote speakers and panelists pick just one of many contributions that the society makes to the washington community and the bilateral relationship. for this i would like to thank the executive director of japan-america society,, interim president abigail friedman who will be speaking later on today, matt goodman will introduce in just a moment. for theirin
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area japan's need japan's need is going to be the same to strengthen ever more the us japan alliance the linchpin of the security arrangement across the region and then has got to invest further into its relationships with like minded maritime democracies such as the steady india and so on support domestically the productivity is the key because japan's declining population is very much incurable at least in the short term and. we're available seat country to grow further there is only one way leapt that is to boost your productivity it which is hard to come by which is the reason why construct conk continuity and consistency are among the most important assets expected to be held by the next prime minister and the prime minister after the next otherwise people couldn't expect long term couldn't hope for the future in the long term perspectives and long term investment is going to know not to take shape when and where you would on taliban much expectation for the future lauren he changed the status quo of japan's defense policy to enable a more proactive security role in the region j
area japan's need japan's need is going to be the same to strengthen ever more the us japan alliance the linchpin of the security arrangement across the region and then has got to invest further into its relationships with like minded maritime democracies such as the steady india and so on support domestically the productivity is the key because japan's declining population is very much incurable at least in the short term and. we're available seat country to grow further there is only one way...
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japan. the nikkei lost more than 10%. most european markets also fell. the question for investors is what to do now? is the stock market overreacting to the crisis in japan, or does it pose a major threat to global growth? market strategist alec young says the answer depends on the extent of the damage to japan's nuclear plants. >> unless we are really looking at a repeat of chernobyl, where we had a major nuclear meltdown and radiation spreads throughout tokyo, and it really takes their economy offline for a very long period of time, i think anything short of that has already been priced in. >> reporter: but there are also concerns about disruptions to global economic supply lines. japan is home to many of the world's biggest manufacturing and electronics companies. instead of selling those stocks, some strategists say "buy them." >> i think long-term investors would be rewarded, looking at the best of breed type of companies-- big export manufacturers in the auto space, in the electronics
japan. the nikkei lost more than 10%. most european markets also fell. the question for investors is what to do now? is the stock market overreacting to the crisis in japan, or does it pose a major threat to global growth? market strategist alec young says the answer depends on the extent of the damage to japan's nuclear plants. >> unless we are really looking at a repeat of chernobyl, where we had a major nuclear meltdown and radiation spreads throughout tokyo, and it really takes their...
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japan was communicating. it's the other powers don't like what japan is communicating then there was the proposal of withdrawing the american ambassador from tokyo as early as november and he considered this however something of a realist he knewli they would get plenty of headlines but there's one thing it will not to give. it's not going to get the japanese out of manchuria. then there's another suggestion. the u.s. arms blockade on japan, n.keep u.s. arms from reaching japan. but here again they are negligible. let me stress that of all theon sanctions made, the idea or all the suggestions made universal sanctions that is withholding goods from japanese ports might have the most coercion off the train with japan and hit the japanese where it hurt. with all the suggestions made, this is the most risky and heavily debated on the opinion elite. stimson toyed with the proposals but always backed away. hoover was opposed to no one in congress favored it. he himself sought the dangers involved. let me go into th
japan was communicating. it's the other powers don't like what japan is communicating then there was the proposal of withdrawing the american ambassador from tokyo as early as november and he considered this however something of a realist he knewli they would get plenty of headlines but there's one thing it will not to give. it's not going to get the japanese out of manchuria. then there's another suggestion. the u.s. arms blockade on japan, n.keep u.s. arms from reaching japan. but here again...
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and if japan does reach 2% of g.d.p. that'll make it the third largest military spender in the world after the u.s. and china. currently it's rated about 8, spending around $50 billion u.s. per year. so that will be a radical departure and also as mentioned in the intro, the capabilities of the defense forces are going to change. the counterstrike capability, extending the range of missiles, so they can potentially be used to -- as the defense forces say, deter attacks on japan. of other 1,000 kilometer ranges. the restructured the self-defense forces to have more deployments in the south in these islands of south offing on gnaw what which -- okinawa. increasing a whole range of capabilities in cyber warfare, all these very radical changes which are going to come about throughout the rest of this. >> picking up from what craig was saying there, it is perhaps understandable that japan would need a strong deterrence but why would it need counterstrike capabilities? is that not at odds with the country's pacifist constituti
and if japan does reach 2% of g.d.p. that'll make it the third largest military spender in the world after the u.s. and china. currently it's rated about 8, spending around $50 billion u.s. per year. so that will be a radical departure and also as mentioned in the intro, the capabilities of the defense forces are going to change. the counterstrike capability, extending the range of missiles, so they can potentially be used to -- as the defense forces say, deter attacks on japan. of other 1,000...
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or in japan. the japanese bureaucrats that work to drop these laws were looking at the anti-subversive laws like the mccarran act that were written in the united states and looking at anti- subversive laws being written in australia. another thing i wanted to do was pink more fully about this kind of concept of anti-communism that is crossing boundaries in this time period. so, to go back to the historical context, i don't know if i am contesting it so much as im deep in and complicate our understanding of this reverse course moment specifically in the u.s./japanese relationship. and kind of pushback that democracy did not matter in this relationship after the first two years of the occupation. what the book does, is traces this all the way up to the 1960s, and looks at issues like the transition from world war ii cold war, npr, peace treaty, it also looks at how japanese ideas about democracy shape is 52 chapters about anti-base protest and protest against the u.s. japanese security and finally i
or in japan. the japanese bureaucrats that work to drop these laws were looking at the anti-subversive laws like the mccarran act that were written in the united states and looking at anti- subversive laws being written in australia. another thing i wanted to do was pink more fully about this kind of concept of anti-communism that is crossing boundaries in this time period. so, to go back to the historical context, i don't know if i am contesting it so much as im deep in and complicate our...
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during the term of japan organize urgent meeting 18 times, and japan and u.s. cooperated in making six resolution against dprk. the form of the security council, the movement of the form within the u.n. has been building for years. it is essential to reform security council to affect reality of to reflect reality. in the past japan propose a cheaper plan with india, germany, brazil. this discussion is today quiet, but it still active. so it was proposed by united professes group, including korea, italy, colombia, other nations. and under the plan was proposed by african nations. so those are the three plans that confronting each other. for japan, gaining security seat is technically difficult because the p5 obtained leaders veto is very privilege and a right. any member of the p5 that doesn't want to hand privilege rights to other nations. and also the our many, not many, three, in any still alive in u.n. charter. it's quite difficult to reform the u.n. charter. this is very difficult things and challenge for japan to obtain the permanency to end the considered
during the term of japan organize urgent meeting 18 times, and japan and u.s. cooperated in making six resolution against dprk. the form of the security council, the movement of the form within the u.n. has been building for years. it is essential to reform security council to affect reality of to reflect reality. in the past japan propose a cheaper plan with india, germany, brazil. this discussion is today quiet, but it still active. so it was proposed by united professes group, including...
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japan and i have a 2nd home in japan. but on the other hand there are plenty of times where i wish i were not mixed or just that i were just belgian or even just japanese so it really depends on as mrs said it depends on so many factors it depends on the political climate but it depends on the people you're with it depends on the mood you're in and your own age so where am i in in my life. i want to share one. will go right to you want to share comment that we had received on twitter about this issue from dr afa h.q. he says japan is a country of japanese people their traditions customs festivals worshipping methods birth and death culture is way different from the rest of the world even if the political system wants to minimise this those they will never change i have lived there japan won't change and so may give me i'm curious what you think about that did you ever experience that it was your experience has your experience been more positive or negative or a mixture of both. so i was born and raised in japan and for me
japan and i have a 2nd home in japan. but on the other hand there are plenty of times where i wish i were not mixed or just that i were just belgian or even just japanese so it really depends on as mrs said it depends on so many factors it depends on the political climate but it depends on the people you're with it depends on the mood you're in and your own age so where am i in in my life. i want to share one. will go right to you want to share comment that we had received on twitter about this...
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japan, really bad, obviously because japan support sanctions against russia following following its invasion of ukraine, that all along the western flank. now japan sees risk and threat, hence this will bleach a few of the environment. now k, she does ratings back come are very low of this may have more to do with domestic policy than his foreign policy. but can you tell us whether japanese citizens support could shoot as global strategy? are people on board their one of the striking things about the new national security strategy given how, what a radical departure it was from, from merger pounds previous posture was, was how little negative reaction there was to it in japan. and that compares for example, 2015 and i was pushing through new, new legislation security legislation through parliament. and there was a lot of demonstration. so the, the government, the public is pretty much on board. i think with the idea that japan is in a dangerous neighborhood, and polls suggest that public is broadly supported, the defense reforms, the history is trying to enact where the problem is,
japan, really bad, obviously because japan support sanctions against russia following following its invasion of ukraine, that all along the western flank. now japan sees risk and threat, hence this will bleach a few of the environment. now k, she does ratings back come are very low of this may have more to do with domestic policy than his foreign policy. but can you tell us whether japanese citizens support could shoot as global strategy? are people on board their one of the striking things...
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policy in japan. and the example i want to talk about was one of the most controversial moments of the u.s. occupation, namely the united states' decision to rearm japan. now, in june of 1950 the korean war began when north korea invaded south korea. this was very shocking and very scary to many, including u.s. policymakers who feared that northeast asia was under imminent threat of communist domination, that japan would be left alone in northeast asia. with u.s. soldiers leaving occupied japan to fight in korea the u.s. occupation authorities ordered the japanese government to create a defensive force called the national police reserve to ensure japanese security. the npr would go through several different iterations but it was the foundation of japan's current military. throughout the war american policymakers had repeatedly and openly blamed japan's military leaders and japanese militarism more broadly for causing world war ii in the pacific. some of the most important documents that laid out the g
policy in japan. and the example i want to talk about was one of the most controversial moments of the u.s. occupation, namely the united states' decision to rearm japan. now, in june of 1950 the korean war began when north korea invaded south korea. this was very shocking and very scary to many, including u.s. policymakers who feared that northeast asia was under imminent threat of communist domination, that japan would be left alone in northeast asia. with u.s. soldiers leaving occupied japan...
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>> japan should restore its political stability and economic viability. then japan and the u.s. should solve first existing issues and consolidate partnerships. i think many asia-pacific countries would like to see that. >> you mentioned japan should solve its own problems first, revive the economy would be one of them. how doourng the u.s.-led trans pacific partnership free-trade agreement would play into that. >> i think it is a great opportunity. we should accelerate our consultation, and when we get into negotiations, we should try to make that agreement as favorable to us as possible and it to the other countries as well. >> we should at least start talking? >> yes, i think so. >> as we heard earlier in the report the dispute over the territory in the east china sea drove a wedge between japan and china. what's your take on this, and how do you think the u.s. leaders view this issue. >> i think i'd like to say three things. one, we should restrain both of us, china and japan, and that's what we are doing. second, we should abide by international laws and norms. we should no
>> japan should restore its political stability and economic viability. then japan and the u.s. should solve first existing issues and consolidate partnerships. i think many asia-pacific countries would like to see that. >> you mentioned japan should solve its own problems first, revive the economy would be one of them. how doourng the u.s.-led trans pacific partnership free-trade agreement would play into that. >> i think it is a great opportunity. we should accelerate our...
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of japan. that relates to the defense capability. let me transition to the rnd,. we need to become more effective as alliance partners. this is one way to do that. japan has recently adjusted the export principles. the alliance has yet been able to figure out how to implement that. how do we move forward with that change that opens up new opportunities? one way is obvious. we should open up the pipe of japan exporting technology is and military -- technologies and military arms. we should welcome that. the days of u.s. concerns that japan threatening military industries and defense industries are really past. we need to open up the pipe. the different area is one where both sides took a very complicated, very expensive program and found a way to have co-productions of the system. we need to find more areas for those kinds of opportunities. with regard to cyber security, they have established a security command that is not something japan has. we should find a way to establish the joint cyber se
of japan. that relates to the defense capability. let me transition to the rnd,. we need to become more effective as alliance partners. this is one way to do that. japan has recently adjusted the export principles. the alliance has yet been able to figure out how to implement that. how do we move forward with that change that opens up new opportunities? one way is obvious. we should open up the pipe of japan exporting technology is and military -- technologies and military arms. we should...
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one of the tragedies of this huge tragedies in japan is that japan can't walk away from nuclear energy even if it wanted to right now even in light of what's happening at this moment. well no i mean they rely on nuclear power for i think about forty percent of their electricity supply and there's no way they could replace sedna short term now they may find that they can shut down some reactors for maintenance and upgrading but you know you're going to find five years from now they'll probably be using about as much nuclear powers are using today it's just impossible to make that kind of change quickly you know these are huge investments you know putting in that many windmills will take forever for example or even natural gas turbines which is one of the best alternatives so i think what you're going to see is those four units will be shut down probably the others will come back online at some point just as a three mile island they brought the second unit back on and if i did point out of chernobyl the same thing there is still one of the plants a chernobyl is generating energy even aft
one of the tragedies of this huge tragedies in japan is that japan can't walk away from nuclear energy even if it wanted to right now even in light of what's happening at this moment. well no i mean they rely on nuclear power for i think about forty percent of their electricity supply and there's no way they could replace sedna short term now they may find that they can shut down some reactors for maintenance and upgrading but you know you're going to find five years from now they'll probably...
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. >>> it is now 10:00 at night in japan. most rescue operations have stopped, but the concern over more aftershocks even more tsunamis remains. there have been more than 180 aftershocks since the 8.9 earthquake and massive tsunami struck northeastern japan's coast. at least 900 people are dead, 600 more are missing, an undetermined number injured. early rescue efforts were difficult because of the aftershocks. plus there have been tsunami warnings sounded more than twice in the northeastern japan area. >>> highways in that part of japan are damaged and utility services such as water and electricity are out for hundreds of thousands of people. the quake triggered a tsunami more than 23 feet high that washed over the japanese coastline traveling six miles inland. this is the largest quake in recorded history to hit japan and the seventh largest worldwide since recordkeeping first began. cnn has correspondents in japan and more headed there. in four minutes, we'll take you live to sendai, a city of about 1 million, about 80 mil
. >>> it is now 10:00 at night in japan. most rescue operations have stopped, but the concern over more aftershocks even more tsunamis remains. there have been more than 180 aftershocks since the 8.9 earthquake and massive tsunami struck northeastern japan's coast. at least 900 people are dead, 600 more are missing, an undetermined number injured. early rescue efforts were difficult because of the aftershocks. plus there have been tsunami warnings sounded more than twice in the...
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after thee of japan, postwar japan, the united states reestablished japan as a new democracy after the war. we have a democratic coalition across the pacific. third, we are situated triangle. allyd states has a common of korea and japan. between korea and japan, we have not an ally but an indirect alliance through the united states. certainly, three countries have been making a lot of effort to deter north korea from its situated of threats. nuclear tests and a missile weapons,, chemical weapons of mass destruction. there is a very strong foundation for the triangular cooperative relationship among three countries. i would like to start with the relationship with china. all threeat countries, korea, u.s. and japan [indiscernible] china made a phenomenal economic and its power and influence have been increasing in asia. have a verye to cooperative relationship with china, because it is beneficial for us and maybe for china, too, to have a productive economic partnership. japan, the u.s. -- sorry, u.s. and china, the relationship is perhaps the most important relationship in our global a
after thee of japan, postwar japan, the united states reestablished japan as a new democracy after the war. we have a democratic coalition across the pacific. third, we are situated triangle. allyd states has a common of korea and japan. between korea and japan, we have not an ally but an indirect alliance through the united states. certainly, three countries have been making a lot of effort to deter north korea from its situated of threats. nuclear tests and a missile weapons,, chemical...
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a really, really booster tourism to japan. that was one area where i'll be nomics was certainly a success, but in most of its other goals, it fell short of what it had hoped. ok, let's look a little bit more broadly to, to the region. what kind of legacy did he leave for the rest of asia? and particularly looking at china and south korea here. oh ok. oh, so i think it would be fair to say that our bay was probably a lot more popular outside of the immediate region of japan than he was with the immediate neighbors, like south korea or china. in the case of south korea, i think the, there was a lot of tensions in relationship ave was very dedicated to the idea of sort of playing down and revising japan's pre world war 2 history of, of the conquest of asia. and this did not go down very well with koreans who spent 50 years as a clone equal possession of japan. i with the case of china, is that also was an aggravating factor. but also the fact that jip ave was very dedicated to tour of a re militarize ing and building up japan sec
a really, really booster tourism to japan. that was one area where i'll be nomics was certainly a success, but in most of its other goals, it fell short of what it had hoped. ok, let's look a little bit more broadly to, to the region. what kind of legacy did he leave for the rest of asia? and particularly looking at china and south korea here. oh ok. oh, so i think it would be fair to say that our bay was probably a lot more popular outside of the immediate region of japan than he was with the...
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and japan. >> okay. talking about things that could give a boost to that, japan and australia, they agreed in principle on an epa. they had mostly beef and auto trade on the table there. do you think this will kind of smooth out the way for japan and the u.s. in their talks? >> well, on some level it makes it a little more complicated to have a bilateral agreement among two members of this 12-country agreement and tpp right in the middle of the final negotiations on tpp. it could make those broad group negotiations more challenging. on the other hand, it does -- it does move forward progress on an important part of the agenda, agriculture, and beef in particular is a central issue between the u.s. and japan, as well. and perhaps this will give a little momentum, and help push forward agreement at the u.s./japan level, as well. >> okay, now the last time we spoke to you, you were holding out hope that we might find, see some kind of a deal in the first quarter this year in terms of the tpp as you mention,
and japan. >> okay. talking about things that could give a boost to that, japan and australia, they agreed in principle on an epa. they had mostly beef and auto trade on the table there. do you think this will kind of smooth out the way for japan and the u.s. in their talks? >> well, on some level it makes it a little more complicated to have a bilateral agreement among two members of this 12-country agreement and tpp right in the middle of the final negotiations on tpp. it could...
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and this is why i countries go this route inexpressibly island country like japan . so limited resources for energy they've done this i mean we have to remember the obvious truth this is a country that was the first victim of that of atomic weapons i mean they know it's power ok my point is is that they would have already gone down all these green routes would have been if they had clearly thought it was beneficial on a massive scale. they have actually for years been sort of have government programs to subsidize the construction of solar and wind energy and the problem is it has not made a huge contribution the utilities of course are huge companies in japan and they prefer to focus on the large plants nuclear power was seen as a way as in france of gaining a fair amount of independence although you have to remember you know back in the seventy's we had a shut off of uranium supplies from australia and canada after the nuclear nuclear test in the explosive test in india for example so the problem is nothing's really provides you with complete independence you always
and this is why i countries go this route inexpressibly island country like japan . so limited resources for energy they've done this i mean we have to remember the obvious truth this is a country that was the first victim of that of atomic weapons i mean they know it's power ok my point is is that they would have already gone down all these green routes would have been if they had clearly thought it was beneficial on a massive scale. they have actually for years been sort of have government...
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proposal japan with the true japan says it will only hunt in its territorial waters not the open seas of the antarctica north pacific where it has until now been hunting for scientific research and it's not clear whether they'll even be a market in japan for the whale meat the ships bring to shore consumption in japan has plummeted from around $200000.00 tonnes each year in the sixty's to just $5000.00 tonnes each year over the last 5 that could be due to the changing tastes of a new generation but changing attitudes to hunting whales a likely affected tune and things that the international whaling commission won't be different japan's departure has arguably lift it weakened but after more than 3 decades fight of the commercial whaling it's now free to concentrate on what it was originally formed to do commercial whaling is now back on the list of threats to the world's whales but there too is a climate crisis that's already adversely impacting the oceans and marine life within them a looming threat that could well eclipse them all. ok let's get going let's bring in the panel joining
proposal japan with the true japan says it will only hunt in its territorial waters not the open seas of the antarctica north pacific where it has until now been hunting for scientific research and it's not clear whether they'll even be a market in japan for the whale meat the ships bring to shore consumption in japan has plummeted from around $200000.00 tonnes each year in the sixty's to just $5000.00 tonnes each year over the last 5 that could be due to the changing tastes of a new generation...
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a strong japan, a strong u.s. japan alliance. a force for good in the region. i support the peace and stability that's going to continue and we hope increase across the taiwan straits. promote freedom of navigation and deter the democratic peoples republic of korea. so thank you again, mr. prime minister for your partnership and friendship. the alliance between our two countries is stronger than it's ever been. and it's as important as it has ever been. i'm looking forward to exploring even more ways that our relationship will help move us towards a future that benefits all people. thank you very much, and i really truly appreciate your hospitality. >> thank you very much. we will accept questions from the press. first japanese journalist to be followed by u.s. journalist. that will be the order of the questions. those of you who have questions, please raise your hand. i will appoint the journalist. please come to the closest and identify yourself and affiliation and be brief and clear in why questions. due to infection prevention please keep your facial mask w
a strong japan, a strong u.s. japan alliance. a force for good in the region. i support the peace and stability that's going to continue and we hope increase across the taiwan straits. promote freedom of navigation and deter the democratic peoples republic of korea. so thank you again, mr. prime minister for your partnership and friendship. the alliance between our two countries is stronger than it's ever been. and it's as important as it has ever been. i'm looking forward to exploring even...
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this has shaken not only the political landscape in japan but people's sense of japan itself, of japan as a peaceful, safe, stable nation. >> yeah. if you could, talk about his stature there over the past 20 yore years. obviously, the longest serving prime minister in japanese history. he comes from a family that's dominated japanese politics in the post-war era, and also really on the cutting edge as it pertained to moving away from a post-war stand of pat, being a pacifist nation. talk about that. and the impact he's had on the country's politics over the past 20 years. >> it's really hard to overstate how consequential abe has been for japan. you know, not just the longest serving prime minister, but in many ways, a prime minister who transformed the country's direction, particularly, as you mentioned, in security policy and foreign policy. seeking really to carve out a more prominent role for japan on the world stage. you know, under his administration, you saw japan begin to really be active in asia and in the world in a way that hadn't been the case since the second world war. yo
this has shaken not only the political landscape in japan but people's sense of japan itself, of japan as a peaceful, safe, stable nation. >> yeah. if you could, talk about his stature there over the past 20 yore years. obviously, the longest serving prime minister in japanese history. he comes from a family that's dominated japanese politics in the post-war era, and also really on the cutting edge as it pertained to moving away from a post-war stand of pat, being a pacifist nation. talk...
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let's start with japan's record defense budget. how does the government justify those measures considering its pacifist constitution? so the japanese government have laid out very clear reason why they feel contempt and also necessary for them to raise the defense budget. they cited us threats coming from china, russia in north korea, as the primary reasons why japan nice to enhance its budget and also invest in a lot more defense capabilities. and one of the biggest changes that experts have a point at our isde, a counter strike capability, which well fundamentally changed japan's defense policy and the direction of japan's entire defense strategy. and its so called national security strategy. japan makes a territorial claim over dispute islands with south korea, which it seems sole issue, a strong protest. right? the island has long been a very sore point between so in tokyo and currently the south korea have actually sent in a bass. they are police over there, but japan has long also claimed territorial integrity over that islan
let's start with japan's record defense budget. how does the government justify those measures considering its pacifist constitution? so the japanese government have laid out very clear reason why they feel contempt and also necessary for them to raise the defense budget. they cited us threats coming from china, russia in north korea, as the primary reasons why japan nice to enhance its budget and also invest in a lot more defense capabilities. and one of the biggest changes that experts have a...
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united states is the only ally for japan. japan-u.s. alliance is very picked -- very, very important. we have to strengthen this alliance to defend peace and reliability in the nation. extended deterrence and responce from the -- response from the united states, we have confidence including the strengthening of japan-u.s. alliance is important. we hope that as many embers of the general public will have even deeper confidence on this alliance so that will lead to peace and stability. i look forward to cooperating with president biden to that end. pres. biden: our policy toward taiwan, taiwan has not changed at all. we remain committed to supporting peace and stability across the taiwan straits, and ensuring there is no unilateral change of the status quo. i would add that why it is so important, putin pay a dear price for his barbarism in ukraine. the idea that, on your station today, and every other station in america, they are showing bombings of a school, no military purpose, schools, hospitals, all of the things, museums. blowing up
united states is the only ally for japan. japan-u.s. alliance is very picked -- very, very important. we have to strengthen this alliance to defend peace and reliability in the nation. extended deterrence and responce from the -- response from the united states, we have confidence including the strengthening of japan-u.s. alliance is important. we hope that as many embers of the general public will have even deeper confidence on this alliance so that will lead to peace and stability. i look...